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1) Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The media originally pegged Ash's music as Britpop when the band first found mainstream success.
The current line-up of the group is as follows: Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass guitar) and Rick McMurray (drums).
Ash's full-length debut "1977" was released in 1996 and followed 1994's mini album "Trailer". Named after the year they were all born (and in honour of the year Star Wars was released), "1977" displayed Wheeler and Hamilton's full-fledged love for all things extra-terrestrial and science fiction-related. In autumn 1997, guitarist Charlotte Hatherley was added to the existing trio. Hatherley was recruited from the band Nightnurse.
The new quartet's sophomore effort - "Nu-Clear Sounds" was released in 1998 to a mixed critical reaction. "Free All Angels" followed in April 2001, gaining a U.S. release in the following summer.
Meltdown, the band's first Stateside release for Record Collection, arrived in spring 2005. A year later, and after nine years with Ash, Charlotte Hatherley announced her departure from the band to concentrate on a solo career. The split was amicable and the members of the band have mentioned that they are open to Charlotte returning.
In 2007 the remaining trio (and original line-up) released the album "Twilight Of The Innocents".
2009: Nearly 12 months of work at their Manhattan command centre has produced an enviable payload of new tunes: the ultimate singles band are about to unveil the ultimate singles collection.
The band announces what amounts to a creative Everest, the ‘A-Z Series’: 26 singles in one year, a single for each letter of the alphabet, one release every fortnight. The first taster is free download Return Of White Rabbit, and the UK press loves it; a refreshing electro take on the unstoppable Ash formula, it suggests the ambitious new release schedule has revitalized the band.
The unique subscription service run from the band’s website and own label ‘Atomic Heart Records’ is kicked off with ballad True Love 1980 and is promptly followed by another Ash innovation, the A to Z Tour. The band embark on an alphabetical tour of the UK, a brave – if not foolish – trip around the British Isles from Aldershot to Zennor, bringing the Rock back to some of the nation’s lesser known music venues.
Ash were joined by Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack for live performances in 2010 while Bloc Party was on hiatus.
2) Ash, an emerging Atlanta-based artist, made her television debut on the reality show Chasing Destiny by Kelly Rowland but she’s no newcomer to the performance art. If you’ve ever seen her perform behind Janelle Monáe, it is likely that you were instantly captivated by her warm energy and obvious star quality. The singer/songwriter is keeping feel good love songs alive in her solo work with a refreshing amalgamation of futuristic and classic instrumentation. Ash’s debut project The Perfect EP and sophomore release The Please Like Me EP each consist of four endearingly electrifying songs.
ASH. is an American dream-Pop artist who is gradually winning the hearts of listeners all over the world. She is a songstress and a writer of both prose and poetry with a unique perspective on love. With her mesmerizing lyrics and enchanting voice, she and her writing partner, T. Brown, have created songs and melodies that will live in your heart forever; harkening to sounds of nostalgia all the while remaining fresh and refreshing.
Her two independent releases, The Please Like Me EP and The Perfect EP were so impactful that they amassed features in over 30 publications, including Galore, Saint Heron, Perez Hilton, Essence, VIBE, BET, PYNK, and Hello Beautiful, just to name a few.
This success was coupled with numerous requests of the budding star to perform at notable events such as opening for Grammy nominated singer and super producer Ryan Leslie at Atlanta’s CenterStage,The Revival hosted by hit producer Bryan-Michael Cox, and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, just to name a few.
A former vocalist and dancer for artist Janelle Monae, ASH. has a history of notable performances alongside the Grammy nominated singer at The White House, on Good Morning America, on a plethora of late night shows such as Letterman and Fallon, Coachella, Essence Music Fest, SNL, Black Girls Rock, the 18th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, and many many others. That opportunity also landed her the honor of performing on stage with musical icons, Stevie Wonder and the late Prince Rogers Nelson.
In Spring of 2016, ASH. orchestrated her first high school tour allowing her an opportunity to interact with, impact and encourage young lives. In fact, her music is filled with metaphorical references to dream chasing.
In August of 2016, ASH., began her uniquely created, " THE PLEASE LIKE ME LIVING ROOM TOUR," where she traveled to Memphis, Nashville, Cleveland, Atlanta and Brooklyn with her band, creating a stage in the living rooms of her most dedicated fans to provide an opportunity for people to experience her live. The tour proved to be highly innovative, packing out the living rooms in each city. In fact, a well known Brooklyn Blog, "Music and Other Drugs," called the tour, "genius," and stated that "..the intimate vibe connected the audience to ASH.,...everyone in the room sang along...it shows the impact that her artistry and music has on fans..." .
3) ASH Is an artist from Paris, France. ( SoundCloud )
Hailing from Cairo, Egypt and currently based in Montréal, Ash fuses melodic Middle Eastern sounds and Electronic music in a style reminiscent to that of his versatile influences.
His repertoire can be traced back to his first original track Lost, released in 2012, which garnered attention from numerous producers for its intricate fusion of middle eastern and electronic music.
In 2016, Ash released his hit Mosaïque. The song has amassed over 90 million streams to date and charted in the Top 50 of many countries including Turkey, Greece, Romania and Ukraine.
Following Mosaique’s success, Ash released many more hits such as, Give a Little, Daydream and Dans La Peau, reaching altogether over 350 million streams on digital music platforms.
4) ASH is a singer-songwriter based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Known for her dynamically enchanting live performances and captivating audiences of all ages with her lovable authenticity, ASH is a Kommetjie-raised Canadian singer-songwriter aspiring to inspire a message of compassion and kindness through her music.
Her sound is infused with warm classic country-folk influences and is accompanied by passionate poetic lyrics.
After being inspired by her natural love of connecting with others through music, ASH has been prolifically performing all over the Western Cape and Gauteng
She loves to perform her own original material as well as old-school sing-a-long favourites that everyone knows. She has recorded her debut single "Homeless Hearts" in collaboration with Jon Shaban at Sit the Folk Down Studios in Woodstock and will be releasing it on the 22nd of April 2022. ASH is certainly making waves and is only just getting started.
Summer Snow
Ash Lyrics
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What has become of my chosen one?
Season's end, killing time
Unlike everyone
They go walking by
Having their fun
Don't give up without a fight
I want to hear you say
Ashes scattered on the breeze
Swirling like summer snow
Came to be so suddenly
Changing everything I know
Your eyes seem so pure
They're crystalline
Secrets untold
Translucent stone
You are in another place
In a distant state
A feeling so strange
Too far away
Ashes scattered on the breeze
Swirling like summer snow
Came to be so suddenly
Changing everything I know
Ashes scattered on the breeze
Swirling like summer snow
Came to be so suddenly
Changing everything I know
Our time is so short
Faster than you know
Fading in the sun
Like summer snow
The song "Summer Snow" by Ash is a melancholy reflection on lost love and the passing of time. The first verse speaks of the beauty and joy of being in love ("Oh I loved you in the sun, in the light of day"), but as the seasons change and time marches on, the love has faded and the singer is left alone ("What has become of my chosen one?"). The second verse touches on the feeling of isolation that comes with heartbreak ("Unlike everyone, they go walking by, having their fun"), but the chorus offers a hopeful message to not give up and to believe in oneself ("Don't give up without a fight, I want to hear you say, you can overcome, you are the one").
The metaphor of "summer snow," the title of the song, is used throughout the lyrics. The image of ashes being scattered on the breeze and swirling like snow is a symbol of how sudden and unexpected changes can come into one's life, much like a snowstorm on a hot day. The feeling of loss is constantly present in the song, whether it be the loss of a love or the fleeting nature of time itself. Even the pure and clear look of the eyes of the lost love are described as "crystalline" and "translucent stone," illustrating the fragility of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I loved you in the sun, in the light of day
I had strong feelings for you during the happiest of times.
What has become of my chosen one?
I am wondering what happened to the person I chose to be with.
Season's end, killing time
The end of the season is making time move slowly and without purpose.
Unlike everyone
I am different from everyone else.
They go walking by
Others continue on with their lives.
Having their fun
They are enjoying themselves while I am not.
Don't give up without a fight
Do not give up on what you want without trying hard to achieve it.
I want to hear you say
I desire to hear you speak.
You can overcome, you are the one
You have the strength to overcome anything, you are special.
Ashes scattered on the breeze
Remnants of something that no longer exists are being blown away by the wind.
Swirling like summer snow
Ashes are being blown around like snowflakes in the summer.
Came to be so suddenly
This all happened very quickly and unexpectedly.
Changing everything I know
This event has altered my perception of reality.
Your eyes seem so pure
Your eyes look innocent and genuine.
They're crystalline
Your eyes are clear and transparent like crystal.
Secrets untold
There are things about you that I do not yet know.
Translucent stone
You are like a clear, semi-transparent rock.
You are in another place
You are in a different physical location or emotional state.
In a distant state
You are far away either in distance or emotion.
A feeling so strange
This experience is very unfamiliar to me.
Too far away
You are too distant and unreachable.
Our time is so short
Our time together is limited and brief.
Faster than you know
Time is passing quickly, faster than you realize.
Fading in the sun
Our relationship is diminishing and losing its spark.
Like summer snow
Our relationship is falling apart like snow melting in the summer sun.
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Harvey
Liking the synth sound in this. First listen.